Cassava Pone

Have you ever had a cassava pone? Sometimes, just plain boiled cassava could get boring. A delicious dessert made with cassava that is always welcomed is the cassava pone. It is so popular that it is the first dessert to sell out at bake sales. This dessert has a consistency almost like bread pudding.

The origin of this dish is somewhat lost in time, but it seems to have great bearings from our Amerindian heritage; it would be nice if any other Trinidadian who knows more about this dish could throw some light on its history. This tasty dessert does not have much sugar as you may notice, most of its sweetness comes from the provision, pumpkin and coconut. So not only does it taste great, but it is also healthy for you.

When I refer to sweet cassava I’m referring to cassava like MX or butter stick cassava. The other type is called bitter cassava that tastes bitter and has to be processed (grated and squeezed) before use. This is the type the Amerindians use to make cassava bread. Yes the butter was not really melted but softened but still not too soft. Thank you for commenting.